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Most of us rely strictly on thirst as a reminder to drink, and a mild thirst is an easy sensation to ignore. Relying on thirst alone is usually not enough to make a sufficient difference in how much water you are consuming. Some additional measure is usually required in order to establish this new habit. Here are some ideas to help you remember:- Carrying a water bottle with you.
- Drinking at set times of the day.
- Drinking at random times of the day. For example, every time the phone rings think "When was my last drink of water?"
- If you are working in front of a computer screen all day, you can set alarms every couple of hours to remind you to take a drink.
- If you have regular breaks at work, develop a habit of starting each break with a drink.
- Every time you think of drinking a soda, drink water instead.
There is no clear evidence that drinking water during meals hinders digestion. Drinking liquids with meals is usually a matter of preference.
However, if your digestion is weak, it is probably best to drink an hour or two after a meal. When drinking lots of water throughout the day, salts (especially sodium) are washed through the kidneys and voided.
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